G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs RTX A4500 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 vs RTX A4500: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅7.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,370 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 316.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 12.4 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,995 vs 21,094).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 224), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX A4500

2021

Why buy it

✅+24.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅100% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (224 vs 112).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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416.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,699 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.4 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($1,699 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 7.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward RTX A4500 instead at 21,094 vs 16,995, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM and the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,370 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $1,699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 316.1% (51.7 vs 12.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs RTX A4500 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

RTX A4500

The RTX A4500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,094 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX A4500's 21,094 — the RTX A4500 leads by 24.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX A4500 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7,168 (RTX A4500). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 23.65 TFLOPS (RTX A4500). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1650 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 56 (RTX A4500) with 112 Tensor cores vs 224.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500
G3D Mark Score	16,995	21,094+24%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584	7168+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	23.65 TFLOPS+86%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+8%	1650 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	224+100%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	7 MB+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	56+100%
Tensor Cores	112	224+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4500 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4500 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4500) — a 24.4% advantage for the RTX A4500. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 192-bit on the RTX A4500. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6 MB (RTX A4500) — the RTX A4500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	448 GB/s+24%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.1 (RTX A4500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A4500). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	7th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RTX A4500's 200W — a 16.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 450W (RTX A4500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500
TDP	170W-15%	200W
Recommended PSU	550W	450W-18%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	105.5+6%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the RTX A4500 launched at $1699. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 80.6% cheaper ($1370 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.4 (RTX A4500) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 316.9% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500
MSRP	$329-81%	$1699
Performance per Dollar	51.7+317%	12.4
Codename	GA106	GA102
Release	January 12 2021	November 23 2021
Ranking	#114	#68

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